The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-16

Between the folding doors leading iato the hall
and back parlor, were also suspended rows Of
crystal pendants. The chandelier in the back
parlor was decorated in like manner, except that
the globes were colored Across the bay win
dow was arranged Greek cross composed of
the prisms, on one side OF which were the fig
ures 1872, and the other side 1887, of smiax,
the two united with q smilax chain containing
fifteen links. Back of these were banked bloom
ing plants and vines. The table service was
composed entirely of crystal, even to the coffee
ers and fullsize eye glasses united with car
dinal bows. Mr.. and Mrs Goode were the re-
cipients of a number of elegant presents.
Musical Doings.
One of the most talented pianists, and too
seldom heard, is Miss Anna Constant, who is
spending the winter here, studying music.
Mr.. Barclay Walker is organist and Mr. Clar-
ence Forsyth musical director at the Third
Church, and some excellent music is given at
morning and evening services.
One of the most pleasing Of instrumental trios
two Montani brothers. with the flute, violin and
harp. The gentlemen play we'll. and the instru-
ments harmonize to perfection.
Mendelssohn, one of the most popular of mod
ern classical composers, will be the subject illus
| trated by the third division of the Matinee
Musicale on Wednesday. Mrs. Lowering and Miss
Meigs have charge of the programme.
Preparations are already under way FOR the
song service at Plymouth Church on the first
Sunday evening of next month. The we'll
known quartet, and Professor Bahr as organist
suit the congregation better than any choir they
have had yet
Mrs. and Miss Cravens and Miss Palmer of
Madison, came up to attend the concert given
| by DR.. Louis Mas and tho Matinee Musicale, on
| Friday evening Miss Cravens was formerly a
pupil of DR.. Mas, and she presented him a
handsome bouquet Of flowers at the concert
-
Society. next Friday evening. will be the first
| for this season. Diigent work has characterized
| the study of the composition from the begin
| ming Ruth" by Butterield. treats of the
with music of high degree and excellent har-
monies. The solos will be taken by persons who
are known as competent to fill the parts. A
treat is expected by music-lovers.
! DR.. Louis Mas is one of the most pleasing
| pianists who has appeared before an Indianapolis
/ audience He possesses finished execution,
and plays with that soft, velvety touch which
| one so often hears about The Dance of the
Devirshes." by Beethoven, and the Tremolc
| Etude, by Gottschalk. show to the best advan
tage in the numbe rs given Dr. Mas is one OF
| the best-informed musicians living, and adds
| thorough intelligence of his subject to his execu
ton. The general adverse criticism made wa,
that he sometimes lacked in feeling.
| Church Work and Socials.
church work during the past week.
The Home Missionary and Ladies' Aid SO
cletes Of Central-avenue M. e. Church viii
| meet at the residence of Mrs. H. #. Thompson
No II Butler street, next Tuesday afternoon al
| o'clock.
| The vestrymen Of St. Paups Church met will
| Mr.. George c. Duy. on Monday evening, and
after the routine of business was disposed of, al
| oyster supper WAS served, and the hours were
ended socially.
The ladies of the st. Vincent de Paul Society
OF ST. Johns Cathedral, will give social for TIT
| benefit of the poor, at the residence OF Mrs. Jas
B. Ryan, on Thursday, Jan. 20. The hours fo
| receiving are from to IL.
The ladies of Section Of the Second Pres
byterian Church will hold their social Monday
| evening, Jan. IT, in connection with the pew
| renting. programme has been arranged, ant
pleasant time IS anticipated.
The congregation of ST. Paurs Church gave a,
enjoyable social, on Thursday evening, at tn
residence Of Mrs. C. E. Henderson, No. SIG Nortl
Pennsylvania street The entertainment con
sisted of music and Rotations, and, despite tn
extreme inclemency of the evening, there was
good attendance
The Mayfower Church gave a social in tn
church parlors last Friday exenine The room
were crowded with agreeable and merry
company. The gentlemen were pupils in the ar
of apron making. Refreshments were served a
the close OF the entertainment. The financial re
suits were very satisfactory.
The Women's Missionary Societies, of tn
Second Presby terian, Central avenue, St. Paul's
| Meridanstreet and other churches were hel
last week and papers variety of subject
were read, the Indian and Mormon of thi
country, as well as the heather in foreign land
, having had their share of attention.
The annual tea meetings of the Ladies' Socia
Circle of the FIRST Baptist Church, are the even,
, of that congregation and always very 81
joyable. The one for this season was held o
Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of Mr.
J George c. Webster, jr.. No. 44O North Ea.
! | street, and proved no exception to the gener
rule. There was large attendance.
The tea-meeting OF Roberts Park Missonar
Society was held on Friday evening. with Mr.,
! Fred Baecs, North Alabama street. Tt
ladies met at o'clock and transacted tt
, customary business, and the gentlemen came
h tea at o'clock. After an ENJOYABLE season
refreshment Mrs. Coleman and Miss Graz
Paul played piano duet and received heart
. applause. Miss Louise Thompson and Mi
Bags sang 1.-The Crimson Glow" the piano a
!, compartment for four hands being played
. Miss PAU and Mrs. Coleman. The tea was
= auccess in every way.
. THE STATE AT LARGE.